If you think that a core dump and recitation of your entire store of knowledge on a particular subject makes for a captivating PowerPoint presentation, think again. According to a survey conducted by renowned PowerPoint expert Dave Paradi, a whopping 73.8% of the 603 respondents chose "The speaker … [Read more...] about What is the number-one PowerPoint annoyance?
Yeah, your kid’s cute. Now what?
Earlier this month I attended a seminar where I was exposed to many presenters and their various presentation styles. One presenter barely referred to his PowerPoint slides at all, instead relying on his dynamic personality and evangelical delivery style to get his message across. Most were seasoned … [Read more...] about Yeah, your kid’s cute. Now what?
“Oh, you didn’t know that?”
How many times have you heard somebody say, "Oh, everybody knows that!" If you happen to belong to the lucky group that "knows that," you may smile and nod sagely. But if you're out of the loop it can make you feel foolish to hear these words. Something happened to me recently that clearly … [Read more...] about “Oh, you didn’t know that?”
The Principals of Copyright
You may have noticed a potential misuse of the word "principal" in the headline of this blog. But it was no accident: the subject of this blog is the new principal of my sons' school. She gave a PowerPoint presentation that violated one of the main principles of the use of copyrighted images: you … [Read more...] about The Principals of Copyright
Free Photo Resources for PowerPoint
We all know by now that pictures can often help you to communicate better than words. And that people hate, hate, HATE text-heavy PowerPoint slides. So armed with that knowledge, you set out to transform your boring deck into a beautiful gallery of effective photography. But where do you go for … [Read more...] about Free Photo Resources for PowerPoint
Get Your Facts Straight
I'll admit it, I was glued to the television for the premiere of Falling Skies, the latest series to tackle life in a post-apocalyptic world. I loved just about everything about it: the premise, the plot, the special effects. But one thing really bothered me, and that was the geographical … [Read more...] about Get Your Facts Straight
You Can’t Taste PowerPoint
Some people are so hung up on PowerPoint for giving presentations that they forget that in the olden days before thumb drives, projectors, and laptops there was such a thing as an engaging public speaker. I often reference the PowerPoint Gettysburg Address as a shining example of how PowerPoint can … [Read more...] about You Can’t Taste PowerPoint
Some Social Media Tips
Social Media. This is the latest in a series of sure-fire marketing tools that every business person Has To Do. Social media's great, because a lot of it doesn't cost a thing or is dirt cheap, so it seems like a wonderful way to market one's business. On the other hand, it can be a huge time sink … [Read more...] about Some Social Media Tips